STEERING UNIT, AIRCR

The Department of Defense, DLA Aviation at Hill AFB, UT, is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (SPRHA1‑25‑R‑0577) for a commercial‑item steering unit (NSN 1620010540042) for the F‑16 landing gear. The requirement calls for 102 production units (plus 1 first‑article and 1 test article) with a 120‑day delivery schedule to Hill AFB (ZIP 84056‑5734). Offerors must provide a first‑article test report in accordance with DD 1423‑1, obtain engineering source approval through the design‑control activity, and meet the qualification criteria set forth in FAR 52.209‑1. The Government will not apply Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and will award only to sources that satisfy the qualification requirements at award time. Interested parties may notify the contracting officer of their capability to meet the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice. Small businesses and firms seeking subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact the listed prime contractors (Lockheed Martin and Eaton Aerospace) and the point of contact, Kitty Lam (kitty.lam@us.af.mil, (385) 519‑8181). The solicitation emphasizes that the approved source retains essential data rights and manufacturing knowledge not economically available to the Government, and any alternate source must be qualified per the Government engineering activity’s design‑control procedures.

Notice ID

87fb3bb6f19c4312941c71c0c1b706ac

Solicitation Number

SPRHA1-25-R-0577

NAICS Code

336413

Classification Code

1620